Plan, create, and deliver amazing presentations! Alexei Kapterev's online presentation on presentations has seen more than one million views, all with no advertising or promotion. Building on this hit, he now brings us Presentation Secrets outlining his successful tactics for planning, producing, and presenting memorable and unique presentations. The author shares his insight, wisdom, and advice with impressive clarity and detail, covering the three main components required to a presentation: storyline design, slide design, and delivery. Presentation Secrets lets you get to work immediately, fully prepared, armed with confidence, and ready to inspire.
- Teaches everything that goes into a successful and memorable presentation
- Helps create a storyline, from planning the beginning, middle, and end, to establishing key points, to making a presentation scalable
- Discusses how to design a slide template that meets your goals, ensure consistency, and find focal points
- Dissects the delivery of a presentation, including how to create "a character", integrate mistakes, listening to yourself, talking to the audience, and avoiding monotony
- Includes non-presentation metaphor to drive home your understanding of storytelling, improvisation, and delivery
Also featuring real-world examples of presentations from the worlds of business, science, and politics, such as Steve Jobs, Hans Rosling, and Al Gore, this unique book delivers tried and tested secrets and inside tips for making a sensational presentation!
Do What You Never Thought Possible with Your Presentations
When you open this book, you'll feel as though you're sitting down with an expert who is disclosing rare information about the art of making a unique presentation. World-renowned presentation expert Alexei Kapterev shares knowledge garnered from his years of experience so that you can benefit from his tactics, strategies, and secrets for planning, creating, and delivering a memorable presentation. Covering all aspects of what defines a great presentation in an easy-to-follow format, this book reveals helpful and advanced insight on preparation, storytelling, visual aids, and much more.
The Insider's Guide to:
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Understanding the "how" and "why" behind a noteworthy presentation
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Developing strong storytelling and speechwriting skills
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Establishing key points and setting goals
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Choosing the right slides for your project and knowing what visual formats are successful and why
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Learning the best way to present yourself, pace yourself, and keep people interested
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Finessing the verbal and nonverbal aspects of a presentation
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Solving presentation-related problems andchallenges
The Secrets series reveals:
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Authoritative information in highlighted areas
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Exceptional advice in the margin notes
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Unique insight from years of author experience
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Rarely revealed tips and techniques
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Invaluable shortcuts and workarounds
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Insider TipsExpert advice to help you structure your presentation, build clear and attractive slides, and deliver with passion
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Valuable InsightsEye-opening descriptions of storytelling techniques employed by the pros
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Unbeatable AdviceReal-world examples of scripts and slides and little-known tips on design and delivery
